NAPAWF (Natl. Asian Pacific American Women's Forum) Policy and Legislative Affairs Director
S. Nadia Hussain
Title: Policy & Legislative Affairs Director
Reports to: Deputy Director of Programs and Policy
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Job Status: Full Time, Exempt
Location: Washington, DC
Date Posted: February 15, 2015
Deadline to Apply: Until Filled
ABOUT NAPAWF
The National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum is the only national, multi-issue Asian and Pacific Islander (AAPI) women’s advocacy organization in the United States. We are building a movement to advance social justice and human rights for AAPI women and girls in the U.S. We implement our vision by increasing the leadership, power and visibility of AAPI women and girls through five strategies: grassroots organizing and leadership building; community based research; policy advocacy; and strategic collaborations. Founded in 1996, we are a growing and dynamic organization with staff in three offices and local chapters in sixteen cities.
POSITION OVERVIEW
This position is a significant leadership position for a multi-talented professional who is passionate about movement building and policy advocacy to advance social justice for AAPI women and girls. The Policy and Legislative Affairs Director is a key representative, spokesperson and chief advocate on NAPAWF’s mission-related public policy issues in Washington, DC. Current issues include reproductive justice, immigrant rights and economic justice. The Policy and Legislative Affairs Director also heads our Washington, DC office and is responsible for supervising the policy team.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Policy and Legislative Affairs Director, who is based in Washington, DC and reports to the Deputy Director of Programs and Policy, is responsible for overseeing the policy and advocacy arm of the organization. Specifically, the Policy and Legislative Affairs Director will have the following duties:
· Set and execute NAPAWF’s policy goals and track all relevant federal and state legislation, litigation and other policy developments. Serve as subject matter expert on all related policy matters, particularly reproductive justice, immigration, economic justice and other NAPAWF priorities.
· Research and draft a wide variety of timely, pertinent, and persuasive written materials about NAPAWF’s core policy issues – including fact sheets, issue analyses, talking points, message documents, scoring memos, target lists, etc.
· Oversee the development and production of public policy publications, including fact sheets, issue analysis, talking points, reports, and other items.
· Cultivate, maintain, strengthen and leverage excellent working relationships with members of the White House Administration, federal agencies and federal policy makers.
· Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with national organizational allies.
· Serve as media and public spokesperson on NAPAWF’s policy priorities. Work closely with and support the Executive Director in her role as the principal voice of the organization.
· Manage NAPAWF’s Washington, DC office. Hire, supervise and develop policy staff, including fellows and interns.
· Work closely with NAPAWF’s systems and sustainability team to ensure timely reporting of government relations and public affairs activities.
· Work closely with field team to building the capacity and skillset of grassroots activists to serve as authentic, on-the-ground spokespersons on pressing issues
· Perform duties, as necessary, as a member of the NAPAWF team.
QUALIFICATIONS:
We’re seeking candidates who excel in project and organizational management, critical thinking and managing multiple competing demands under pressure. You should have:
· Master’s degree or equivalent work experience. Advanced degree strongly preferred.
· At least five years of experience on Capitol Hill, and/or in an equivalent position at another organization with a strong presence in Washington DC.
· Experience managing and leading a team, including hiring, supervising and budgeting.
· Assertive and high level critical thinker in a fast paced environment.
· Knowledge of or experience with working on issues impacting AAPI women and girls including reproductive justice, economic justice and immigrant rights.
· Strong writing skills with experience as a spokesperson who can articulate messages to different audiences.
· A track record of developing and maintaining strong working relationships with and among a diverse group of stakeholders.
· Experience managing multiple competing demands under pressure and ability to work flexible hours and travel.
SALARY & BENEFITS
Compensation is commensurate with experience. Very generous benefits including coverage of medical, dental, and vision coverage (for self and family), 15 days of vacation in first year, sick leave, 403b employer contributions, flexible spending program options and personal/family leave.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position is based in an office setting though some travel will be required.
To Apply: Please email a cover letter, resume or CV, a sample curricula or campaign plan you’ve developed, and the names and contact information for three references to H...@napawf.org, with “Policy and Legislative Affairs Director” in the subject line. Application deadline is rolling.
NAPAWF, a project of Tides Center, is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage and seek applications from women, people of color, including bilingual and bicultural individuals, as well as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, medical condition (cancer-related) or conditions Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and AIDS-related conditions (ARC). Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in the application process. Please advise in writing of special needs at the time of application.